Climbing Squash

kchd.. · May 18, 2016

Two years ago (in 2014), I grew Tromboncino squash for the first time. I was so impressed that it has earned a permanent place in my garden. It was generally ignored by the squash bugs. I had 2 plants that I trellised up some cattle panel arches. The vines were at least 25 ft long. It was quite productive. I prefer to pick them "small" at less than 18" in length and use them like a summer squash. I let the final fruit mature into a huge thing, which I stored for a few months and also saved seeds from it. If you would like to try some, just let me know. I was introduced to this variety by a sweet lady in PA, and we have remained friends ever since. And because I am so grateful that she shared the seeds with me, I like to pay it forward whenever I can.

May 18, 2016	#16
kchd.. Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: MS Posts: 211	Two years ago (in 2014), I grew Tromboncino squash for the first time. I was so impressed that it has earned a permanent place in my garden. It was generally ignored by the squash bugs. I had 2 plants that I trellised up some cattle panel arches. The vines were at least 25 ft long. It was quite productive. I prefer to pick them "small" at less than 18" in length and use them like a summer squash. I let the final fruit mature into a huge thing, which I stored for a few months and also saved seeds from it. If you would like to try some, just let me know. I was introduced to this variety by a sweet lady in PA, and we have remained friends ever since. And because I am so grateful that she shared the seeds with me, I like to pay it forward whenever I can.